English Explanatory Dictionary

micron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
  2. A very tiny amount.
noun
  1. Synonym of breve.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪkɹɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-micron.wav

Word forms

micron microns

Etymology

From French micron, from Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”).

Synonyms

micrometer micrometre µm breve

Antonyms

macron

Derived words

chylomicron micronic micronisation micronise micronization micronize millimicron submicron supermicron
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